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Founder of India’s ‘cockroach’ movement arrested over national flag protest

Abhijeet Dipke’s party says he and other senior figures ‘will go down in history as the first people after 1947 to be jailed for unfurling India’s national flag’

The Independent UK · Oct 17

Odisha campus polls: ABVP claims victory in 8 of 13 universities; CM says Gen Z has faith in PM

ABVP has claimed victories in eight out of 13 state universities during student elections held in Odisha. The opposition BJD-affiliated BCJD stated its candidates won approximately 55 to 60 percent of the seats. The NSUI reported that it secured president posts in 30 colleges while finishing second in an additional…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Bail does not make Sandip Ghosh innocent, says Bengal BJP chief on RG Kar case

Samik Bhattacharya stated that Sandip Ghosh's bail does not imply his innocence regarding alleged financial irregularities. He referred to widespread protests following a controversial incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The Supreme Court granted Ghosh bail after almost two years in custody, citing slow trial progress. Bhattacharya emphasized…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

India’s Cockroach Janta party leader arrested amid crackdown on protests

Abhijeet Dipke was detained before planned anti-government demonstrations in Delhi

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Can India’s cockroach movement reverse its democratic decline?

More than 25,000 police officers were deployed across New Delhi recently to prevent demonstrations led by India’s new youth-led political movement, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Government authorities had denied the CJP permission to protest on public-order grounds.

The Conversation · Oct 16

'Regime change' remark clearly exposes opposition's agenda: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the opposition of trying to destabilise the country by colluding with foreign powers. Nabin said the use of terms such as "regime change" clearly exposes the opposition's agenda. He said that power in a democracy is established through the mandate of the people. Opposition leader…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Case registered against BJP councillor Sreelekha over remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Police filed a case against R Sreelekha after her controversial remarks about Rahul Gandhi at a BJP event. Sreelekha criticized Gandhi's conduct and compared it to drug influence, which sparked backlash from Congress leaders. A complaint was lodged by Congress leader K S Sabarinadhan, prompting police action in Kollam district.…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

EC carries Special Summary Revision to silence opposition after voter deletions in SIR: DMK

The opposition DMK alleges that the Special Summary Revision is intended to appease parties after voter removals. Senior leader T K S Elangovan expressed concerns over the election process and criticized the Chief Minister's lack of accountability. He called the Election Commission's actions biased towards the ruling party at the…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Kiran Rao backs Imran Khan after FRRO directs him to leave India

Filmmaker Kiran Rao has expressed her support for actor Imran Khan, who faces legal issues after a recent protest. Khan received a notice from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office for participating in demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. After being briefly detained at the protest, Khan stated the need…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Drug menace in Punjab at 'alarming level', state needs govt that can keep people safe: Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin targeted the AAP government in Punjab and said the drug crisis has reached an "alarming level." He emphasised the need for decisive action against miscreants and said the people of Punjab deserve accountability. Nabin raised recent drug-related murders, alleging that there was a collapse of law…

The Economic Times · Oct 16